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Leigh St. Julian Billeaud

LED’s Office of International Commerce (OIC) event calendar provides an opportunity for Louisiana companies and economic development partners to participate in our initiatives focused on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and increasing international trade. Join us as we market Louisiana around the world.

Take Your Business Global

LED’s STEP Grant will offer travel expense reimbursements of up to 75 percent for new-to-export companies and up to 50 percent for market-expansion companies, for total assistance of up to $5,555 per company for attending export-related trade missions. Companies may qualify to receive funds for events not listed below. Learn more and apply.

OTC / April – May 2018 / TEXAS

April 30 – May 3, 2018 / Houston, Texas

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) gives participants access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts from around the world. Its large international participation provides excellent opportunities for global sharing of technology, expertise, products and best practices. OTC brings together more than 90,000 industry leaders, investors, buyers and entrepreneurs to develop markets and business partnerships.

Contact Dana Couvillon dana.couvillon@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW/ JUNE 2018 / CANADA

June 12-14, 2018, Calgary, Canada

Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is North America’s Leading Exhibition & Conference, where oil and gas professionals convene to engage in dialogue, create partnerships, do business and identify the solutions and strategies that will shape the industry for the years ahead. Over 50,000 trade professionals attend GPS, while 100+ industry leading experts share their knowledge and understanding across the event’s expansive line-up of strategic and technical conference sessions.

Singapore International Water Week / JULY 2018 / SINGAPORE

July 8 – 12, 2018

The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities. SIWW is part of the strategic program of the Singapore Government to grow the water industry and develop water technologies

Offshore North Sea (ONS) / August 2018 / NORWAY

August 27-30, 2018 / Stavanger, Norway

ONS has developed with the times. Originally targeting companies with operations in the North Sea basin, it now hosts approximately 70,000 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors from around the world in nine separate exhibition halls. ONS’ 2018 theme is Innovate.

ADIPEC / November 2018 / UAE

November 12-15, 2018 / Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) is one of the world’s most influential events for the oil and gas industry, hosting more than 2,000 exhibiting companies from 135 countries around the world.

Offshore Europe / September 2019 / UK

September 3-6, 2019

Offshore Europe is organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and attracts a global audience of engineers, technical specialists, industry leaders and experts to share ideas and debate current issues in the upstream oil and gas industry. The conference draws over 1,500 exhibitors and 56,000 visitors from 108 countries.

LAGCOE / October 2019 / Louisiana

October 24-26, 2017 / Lafayette, La.

One of the world's pioneer oil and gas industry expositions, LAGCOE was established in 1955 and is held biennially to showcase onshore and offshore energy industry products and services in Lafayette, Louisiana. Louisiana is home to thousands of energy industry companies with a global impact.

Contact Leigh St. Julian Billeaud at leigh.billeaud@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

International Recruitment

From attending trade shows to conducting international seminars, the OIC is marketing Louisiana’s business-friendly environment to potential investors year-round.

Aviation Forum Hamburg / November 2017 / Germany

November 7-8, 2017 / Hamburg, Germany

The Aviation Forum Hamburg has developed into a key platform for Airbus, where it connects with global suppliers and partners to discuss and present future perspectives and directions for the global aerospace industry. This year's hot topics are: supply chain management, global production, future supply network, digitalization, MRO, interior, additive manufacturing, disrupting business models and automated production.

Contact Jonathan Lupo at jonathan.lupo@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

Europe Trade Mission / February 2018 / Germany and UK

February 2018 (dates TBD) / Germany and UK

Louisiana Advantage – Roadmap to Success is an investment seminar to educate European companies on the positive business landscape of the State of Louisiana. This seminar will allow European companies to gain insights into the distinct advantages Louisiana has to offer. Topics of discussion will include incentives and the United States No. 1 customized workforce development training program, LEDFastStart. The audience will then hear about the state’s robust infrastructure from members of the port. Finally, a firsthand success story will be heard from one of the state’s top investors currently enjoying the benefits of locating in Louisiana.

Contact Jonathan Lupo at jonathan.lupo@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

Asia Trade Mission / March 2018 / Japan, Korea, China

March 8-14, 2018 / Japan, Korea, China

Louisiana Advantage – Roadmap to Success is an investment seminar to educate Asian companies on the positive business landscape of the State of Louisiana. This seminar will allow Asian companies to gain insights into the distinct advantages Louisiana has to offer. Topics of discussion will include incentives and the United States No. 1 customized workforce development training program, LEDFastStart. The audience will then hear about the state’s robust infrastructure from members of the port. Finally, a firsthand success story will be heard from one of the state’s top investors currently enjoying the benefits of locating in Louisiana.

Contact Ben Fontenot ben.fontenot@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

OTC / April – May 2018 / Texas

April 30 – May 3, 2018 / Houston, TX

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) gives participants access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts from around the world. Its large international participation provides excellent opportunities for global sharing of technology, expertise, products, and best practices. OTC brings together more than 90,000 industry leaders, investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs to develop markets and business partnerships.

Contact Dana Couvillon dana.couvillon@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

SelectUSA Investment Summit 2017 / June 2018 / Washington, DC

June 20-22, 2018 / Washington, DC

The SelectUSA Investment Summit brings the diversity of the United States together under one roof – enabling any business to find the people, the resources, and the market it needs to be successful. Participants at the first three Investment Summits announced more than $20.6 billion in greenfield FDI into the United States between fiscal years 2014-2016.

Contact Jonathan Lupo jonathan.lupo@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

International Airshow Farnborough / July 2018 / UK

July 16-22, 2018 / Farnborough, UK

The public airshow weekend will once again deliver an electrifying mix of aircraft both in the air and on the ground that will engage, enthrall and excite the 80,000 visiting guests. Aerobatic display teams, wing walkers, fast jets, military giants, civil airliners and historic aircraft will grace the skies over Farnborough to celebrate the Pioneers of the Sky. With all this plus a wealth of entertainment, education and interaction on the ground, Farnborough International Airshow 2018 promises to be the best one yet!

Contact Jonathan Lupo jonathan.lupo@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.

Paris Air Show / June 2019 / France

June 17-23, 2019 / Paris, France

The International Paris Air Show is an international aviation and aerospace exhibition, which is organized every two years by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association. It is one of the oldest and largest air shows in the world. Here the newest technologies of the aerospace industry and related equipment, such as aircraft engines, satellite navigation technology, aircraft cabins and seats and weapons systems will be presented. Over the years this show has become one of the most important international platforms in the industry.

Contact Ben Fontenot at ben.fontenot@la.gov to learn more about how to participate in Louisiana’s delegation.